How Painful is a Vasectomy Reversal?

 

How painful is a vasectomy reversal? The truth is not too bad at all. In fact, many patients tell us that it is not as bad as the vasectomy itself, which is performed under local anesthetic, with the patient awake and aware of their circumstances so it can be a bit of an intimidating and anxiety provoking situation. Vasectomy reversals are performed typically with patients asleep, either with a general anesthetic or sedation, and they don't feel very pain much at all during the operation. After the procedure, their pain is controlled simply with Tylenol and an anti-inflammatory, and that really does the trick, and that's all that most patients need. We typically avoid narcotics altogether, as they are really not necessary. Patients typically say the most painful part is paying for the operation. Ouch. Sorry about that. Please email me directly with any questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.